Ultrasound technicians, otherwise known as diagnostic medical sonographers, use ultrasound technology to identify and analyze conditions of organs, identify potential issues and are most commonly seen in obstetric settings. Florida has more ultrasound technicians than any other state, and there are at least 25 ultrasound technician schools in the state. ATI College of Health and Sanford-Brown Institute are among the top programs in the country, according to the website UltrasoundTechnicianSchools.org.
Central Florida Institute
With locations in Tampa and Orlando, the Ultrasound Technologist Training program at Central Florida Institute teaches students take and record patient histories, use an ultrasound to provide diagnostic data to a physician and analyze the ultrasound findings. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, and students who complete the program are trained in specialized areas such as abdominal sonography, neurosonography and obstetric-gynecological sonography. Upon completion, students receive an associate of applied science degree.
Central Florida Institute, Inc.
6000 Cinderlane Pkwy.
Orlando, FL 32810
407-253-5354
cfinstitute.com
Dade Medical Institute
The Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound program at Dade Medical Institute in Miami focuses on teaching students to identify organs and systems, including the reproductive system. Students also learn to use appropriate imaging techniques for different medical situations. After students complete the associate's degree program and finish one year of field experience, they can take the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers exam. Passing the exam allows students to register in their preferred ultrasound field, such as radiology, obstetrics and gynecology or in a hospital setting.
Dade Medical Institute -- Miami
3721-1 NW 7th St.
Miami, FL 33126
305-644-1171
dademedicalinstitute.com
ATI College of Health
ATI College of Health, the Miami location of the ATI Career Training Center, offers a Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology program. The coursework teaches students not only obstetrics sonography, but also touches on cardiovascular and thoracic sonography, as well as abdomen and general sonography.
ATI Career Training Center
1525 NW 167th St.
Miami, FL 33169
888-209-8264
aticareertraining.edu
Sanford-Brown Institute
Students enrolling in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at the Sanford-Brown Institute will learn use ultrasound technology to diagnose and analyze problems with the abdomen, reproductive system, prostate, heart and blood vessels. Studying pathophysiology and anatomy of organs give students hands-on experience as an ultrasound technician. Students who complete the program receive an associate of applied science degree. This program is only offered at one of Sanford-Brown's four Florida locations: Fort Lauderdale.
Sanford-Brown Institute -- Fort Lauderdale
1201 W. Cypress Creek Rd.
Fort Lauderdale , FL 33309
888-742-0333
Sanfordbrown.edu
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